Vatican News
Pope: Mary and Joseph exemplify mission, vocation of family life
Pope Francis spoke today about Jesus’ choice to be born into a family, saying that it shows the importance of... Read more
An early Christmas present: Pope Francis to meet man serving life sentence
As inmates are moved by a letter Pope Francis has sent to the prison of a small town in central... Read more
Only a repentant heart will receive salvation, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis touched on the importance of being humble and open to the Lord's correction, encouraging the faithful to offer... Read more
Final report: Vatican thanks women religious, stresses focus on Christ
The Vatican has published the results of its apostolic visitation examining the quality of religious communities across the U.S. in... Read more
Vatican budgets for 2015 to be prepared by springtime
In an effort to improve the Holy See budgeting system, the Secretariat for the Economy has already trained Vatican employees... Read more
US asks Vatican to help relocate Guantanamo inmates
On Monday, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met briefly with his Vatican counterpart, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to discuss... Read more
Pope Francis to media: People are more valuable than 'hits'
Catholics working in media would do well to remember that communications is about informing people – not collecting “hits,” Pope... Read more
No such thing as gloomy-faced saints, Pope Francis says
Christian joy is borne out of nearness to Christ, said Pope Francis during his Angelus address for the third Sunday... Read more
St. Lucy an example of courage for all who face disabilities, Pope says
In an audience with people who are blind and visually impaired Pope Francis said that St. Lucy’s courage in facing... Read more
Knights donate $2 million to papal charities, Middle East relief
The Knights of Columbus have donated $1.6 million to the Pope’s personal charities, and are giving an additional $400,000 to... Read more
Pope pleads with Middle East churches to address crisis together
Pope Francis addressed the increasing challenges caused by violence in the Middle East with members of the Syriac Catholic Church,... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe, the great missionary who protects her people
Pope Francis praised Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday as “a great missionary” who brought the faith to Latin America,... Read more
Francis lauds Nobel Peace laureates, declines to meet with Dalai Lama
Following the reception of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize by two south Asians this week, Pope Francis has praised Nobel... Read more
Sister Cristina gives Pope Francis a copy of her music album
Sister Cristina Scuccia, the Ursuline religious who won The Voice Italy earlier this year, greeted Pope Francis on Wednesday and... Read more
Cardinal advisors discuss Curia reform, protection of minors
Efforts to reform the Roman Curia have moved forward with the latest round of Vatican meetings and will continue next... Read more
Pope Francis likely discussed economic inequality with IMF director
Pope Francis briefly met Wednesday with Christine Lagarde, managing director of the Internaional Monetary Fund, an organization which intends to... Read more
Pope Francis plans to create new cardinals in February
Pope Francis will hold a consistory for the creation of new cardinals Feb. 14-15, 2015, the Holy See press officer... Read more
Pope: Missing something in your spiritual life? It's probably love
In his daily homily Pope Francis said that God’s love is always expressed in tenderness, and cautioned that if we... Read more
Vatican calls online harassment 'violence,' ups efforts to fight it
The Holy See joined efforts with other Catholic organizations in order to raise awareness of the increasing trend of Internet... Read more
Palestinian nuns among newly advanced causes for sainthood
Pope Francis on Saturday approved the advancement in the causes for sainthood of eight men and women, including two Palestinian... Read more
